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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.70, 1,020.91 and 193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.70, 1,020.91 and 193.76 is: 290.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.70 : 1,020.91 = 193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.70/1,020.91 = 193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.70x = 1,020.91 × 193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.70x = 197,811.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,811.52/680.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.60

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